Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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